A survey of the course content, reading lists, assignments, and grading procedures used in 63 adolescent literature courses across the country. (RL)

The head of the English department at a senior high school explains the organizational and curricular adaptations that have made their practice of mixed-ability teaching a success. Sample English lessons are described. (SJL)

Describes and evaluates a two-semester college-level course in pediatric psychology involving classroom and hospital experiences. Evaluations indicated that most students were very interested in the course and that many were considering careers involving chronically ill or disturbed children. (DB)

Reflects on the evolution of a British Film Institute course in avant-garde film. Discusses the historical development of the genre; production, distribution and exhibition of avant-garde film, as well as political relevance. (JMF)

Describes an interpersonal communication class in which students (1) become familiar with their personal conflict management style and (2) learn and practice a technique for managing conflict with a win-win approach. Details the six stages of the Managing Interpersonal Conflict (MIC) technique. (PD)

Presents a core syllabus for A-level physics. Includes the rationale and nature of the core as well as brief comments on major sections of the syllabus. (SK)

Presents case in favor of using a structural-functional syllabus for teaching English as a second language at all levels in the Chinese-medium school and up to the intermediary level in the English-medium school, and for use of a functional-structural syllabus at upper secondary levels in the English-medium school in Hong Kong. (Author/BK)

Describes the Emerging Curriculum at the John Hopkins Summer School session. Use of student contracts, content organized in instructional hierarchies, student interaction sheets and individual evaluation made student involvement more meaningful. Illustrates that university graduate courses can be organized as paradigms of humanistic and efficient…

A distinction is made between legal research instruction and instruction in the art of drafting legal papers. The need for the latter is outlined, and efforts to implement such a course at the Indiana University School of Law are described. Available from University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843. (MSE)

The syllabus developed in 1938 for the Soviet Union's curriculum in international legal education is outlined, with a list of references that forms part of the syllabus. The development of the syllabus is also described. (Journal availability: 137 MacDougal St., Room 24, New York, NY 10012, $3.50.) (MSE)

Describes four credit-free courses offered by Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida at five state and county correctional facilities. Identifies course goals, including developing cognitive and human relations skills, and discusses the problems encountered in teaching the diverse inmate population. (JP)

A study of folklore can help young people better understand how literature evolved from oral traditions and can help provide a better understanding of the religious, social, and cultural habits of a society. Specific areas of study can include the use of word imagery, the development of drama, and the importance of regional dialect. (AEA)

The author outlines course content, performance objectives, and student activities for a high school program for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning mechanics. (SK)

An experimental sex education program designed for the junior high school adolescent is described. The program's goal is to affect primary prevention of adolescent pregnancy and other problems related to adolescent sexuality. (Author/JMF)

Outlines the class activities and student ratings of 10 sessions of "The Future of the Future," a general survey course offered at Roane State Community College (Harriman, TN). Activities focusing on what mankind can expect in the next 50 years included games, guest speakers, tours, and films and filmstrips. (AYC)